GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017                                 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Any GHS student that needs a winter jacket can stop by the administration building.

Congratulations to the following students who won award certificates at the Purdue Jazz Festival this past Saturday!  Advanced Crimson Jazz Ensemble:  Nathanael Wertz, Elizabeth Rieth, Ben Good-Elliott and Ben Taubert.  Crimson Jazz Ensemble:  Cassie Guerrero, Gage Miller and Braydon Stutzman.

Seniors:  If you still need to order a cap and gown or you have questions, Herff Jones will be here at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 2^nd.  You can also visit their web site at www.highschool.herffjones.com to place an order.

SENIORS:  Do you need help understanding how and where to look for funds for college?  Then you and your parents should attend the Financial Aid Workshop TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium.  A college representative will share information on types of financial aid available and how to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Remember, the deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 10^th, so plan on attending!

Stay In Bounds ambassador visits are scheduled for TOMORROW.  Please be prepared to meet Mr. Kissinger at the welcome center at the end of 2^nd period.  If you need to leave 2^nd period at 9:55 a.m. due to travel, please remind your 2^nd period teacher.

Sign-ups for intramural soccer in February continues through Friday. Games will be played on Mondays, Tuesdays and on one Thursday evening.  Both team registrations and individual registrations can be picked up from the athletic office, Mr. Wolf (room 2150) or from Mr. Lucas Kauffman, and should be returned to Mr. Wolf or Mr. Kauffman.  You must have a concussion form on file in order to participate.  If you have any questions, please speak with either of them.

The Black and White Winter Dance will be on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 p.m. after the boys basketball game in Whiteman Gym.  Tickets will be sold during lunch for $7 or at the door for $8.  The dance is semi-formal, so please plan on dressing up.  If you are planning on bringing a student from another school you must get paperwork from Mrs. Wolfe in the main office and that needs to be turned in by Wednesday.

Super Mileage Club will meet TOMORROW from 7:00-8:15 a.m. and 3:45-5:00 p.m.

Football off-season workouts are under way!  If you are planning on playing football in the fall and are not in a winter sport, you are expected to be there.  We will be done before 5:00 p.m.  Now is the time when you make your biggest gains.  Brick by Brick!

• Mondays: 3:55-4:55 p.m.            Weight Room
• Tuesdays:  3:55-4:50 p.m.          PIYO (Warehouse)
• Thursdays:  3:55-4:50 p.m.         Agility/Footwork Quickness (Warehouse)

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

• 2/6 Army National Guard
• 2/13 Navy
• 3/8 Army
• 3/13 Conrad Grebel University
• 3/15 Aces Exchange Student Program

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

If you are a junior or senior and are interested in planning Prom there will be a meeting TOMORROW during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 8080.

There will be a final girls tennis call out meeting TOMORROW during the 2^nd session SRT in the main gym.  Any girls interested in trying out are expected to attend.  Contact Coach Love with any questions.

Are you considering a career in a health-related field?  Are you interested in health and wellness?  Would you like to help others learn how to live a healthy lifestyle?

If so, join the Teen Health Club!  This club is a great opportunity for you!  Help plan activities and make a difference in someone’s health.  The first club meeting is TOMORROW during the 2^nd session of SRT in Mrs. King’s room in Guidance.  This is open to all students!

SPORTS SCORES:

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The boys and girls freshman basketball teams will host Elkhart Central at 7:00 p.m.

Go Hawks!